Am General Recall 79V118000: Latches/locks/linkages, Doors, Latch
NHTSA recall 79V118000 · announced May 16, 1979 · filed by Am General Corporation · 398 units affected
The problem
AN INCORRECT LENGTH SCREW WAS USED FOR ATTACHING THE EMERGENCY EXIT RELEASE MECHANISM. THIS MAY CAUSE THE HANDLE TO BECOME LOOSE AND, POSSIBLY, INOPERATIVE.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSTALL LONGER SCREWS AND, IF NECESSARY, A NEW RETAINER PLATE IN THE EMERGENCY EXIT RELEASE MECHANISM.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES, INTERCITY.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; DOOR ASSEMBLY, LATCHES AND LOCKS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, AN INOPERATIVE EMERGENCYEXIT INCREASES THE CHANCES OR PASSENGER INJURIES.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.